Deer

Tennessee deer hunting season dates for 2026-2027 vary by method, featuring early August archery, general archery starting September 26, muzzleloader in November, and gun season opening November 21, 2026.

When it comes to deer hunting, timing is everything. 

"What do deer eat? Over 400 varieties of plants." – Jeff Sturgis

Deer hunting in South Carolina is a much-loved and profoundly cultural tradition that attracts thousands of local and interstate hunters to try their luck during the deer season.

“I don’t think it’s as great of an impact as people think.” – Jeff Sturgis.

Florida is not for the faint of heart. From the alligators slicing through the swamplands to the dense and challenging forest environments, Florida is the place for deer hunters who want to test themselves and be rewarded with up to five deer per season to fill the fridge. 

The 2026 California deer hunting season begins with archery (A, B, C, D, X zones) starting July 11, 2026, with Zone A. General season tag-specific hunts for X zones run from mid-August through late November. Key dates include the general season opener around late August/early September, with tag applications due by June 2, 2026.

Alabama's deer seasons for 2026–2027 generally run from October through February, varying by zone and method (archery, gun, or muzzleloader). Key frameworks include Zone A, Zone B, and Zone C, with specific dates managed by the Outdoor Alabama Deer Season Guide

There is an undeniable sense of satisfaction that comes from doing something yourself. Other than spending time outdoors with family and friends, the second-best part of any successful hunt is bringing home dinner from the woods.

The axis deer is a captivating creature with its unique spotted patterning, golden brown coat, short tail, and impressive antler structure, which they grow and shed yearly.

Wandering old-growth forests searching for ghosts. If you've ever targeted black tailed deer, you'll know exactly what this means.

Identifying a button buck (i.e., a 6-month-old male) from a doe in the field requires looking for a flat forehead, "blocky" head shape, and a square-shaped body compared to the rounded head and rectangular body of a doe. Additionally, button bucks, named for the small hair-covered pedicles on their heads, are often solitary and "first to enter a field."